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Expedition Stories

Explore with National Geographic Experts: Photographing Arctic Svalbard with Nick Cobbing

In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how National Geographic Photography Expert Nick Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard.

8 Stunning UNESCO Sites to Explore in the Mediterranean

Discover an array of soul-stirring, historic sites that you can explore in the Mediterranean when you sail aboard the National Geographic Orion.

What to Expect: Days at Sea

In this episode of What to Expect, learn how the experiences and amenities on board your ship will make days at sea just as enriching as your time on land.

Daily expedition reports

Daily Expedition Reports

11/6/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Aotearoa, New Zealand

Superb clear skies enticed many to wake before dawn to enjoy the sunrise as we approached Tamatea/Dusky Sound from the open sea. A thin layer of fog clung to the fjords like cobwebs, but this soon burned off under strong sunshine. We explored many islands and Anchor Island by Zodiac, with numerous sightings of the endemic Fiordland crested penguin.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Venture

Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

The only way to describe this morning was “sparkling”. Constant glittery sunshine greeted the hikers and Zodiac tours of Santa Cruz Island’s Prisoner’s Bay. All hikers were lucky enough to see the Santa Cruz Island scrub jay, endemic and larger than its mainland cousins. A few guests were also treated with views of the Santa Cruz Island endemic fox. The second photo in this report is the view of Prisoner’s Bay from sea. The white gatekeeper’s watchhouse can be seen on the hillside. When the Caire family lived here, the gatekeeper would alert the family, who lived three miles inland, of who was visiting. The keeper’s friends would sometimes stop by to say hello and bring him his favorite drink, a glass of cow’s milk. Our afternoon was spent at nearby Anacapa Island, cruising in Zodiacs viewing the craggy island and its animal life.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Resolution

Bernal Glacier and the Kirke Narrows

Arriving at Bernal Glacier guests were greeted by the beauty of an ice-carved landscape. Spectacular in its grandeur and so wonderous to the eye, the heavily crevassed terminal face of the glacier impressed on all who viewed it the majesty of ice forms. A glacier in retreat, yet still an awesome sight despite the rapid ice loss as manifested in the surface and subglacial meltwaters. Following our visit to the Bernal Glacier, our navigation took us to and through the Kirke Narrows, always a complex passage given its narrowness and shallowness. Captain Heidi and the bridge team masterfully took National Geographic Resolution through these waters and onwards to our next port of call, Puerto Natales. It was another magical day in another magical place – a special day to remember in the Patagonia fiords.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Quest

Lorica and Tuchin

Today was a day of history, culture, and color. We were treated to two very special places with some of the most welcoming people one could imagine. Our first stop was the town of Lorica with its old-style republic architecture where we toured the old town and visited a typical market. We were, of course, treated to dance and music filled with emotion and color. Next was surely a highlight for many of our guests, a visit to the town of Tuchin and the native community of the Sinu people. The Sinu are famous for their crafting of the national symbol of Columbia, the famous hat made by hand with remarkable precision and skill. Here we learned by demonstration how the reeds used to make the weaving are harvested, stripped for use, and woven into works of art that have become synonymous with Columbia culture.

Daily Expedition Reports

11/5/2024

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National Geographic Islander II

North Seymour and Rábida Islands

Today we had one of the most amazing days in the Galapagos. We started early with a pre-breakfast hike on North Seymour. The marine birds were actively flying and fishing, the male frigatebirds already had their beautiful red pouches inflated, and blue-footed boobies were on display. The sea lions, which are the favorite of many, were in their colonies with their newborns. Right after we returned to National Geographic Islander II , we started navigating towards Rábida Island where we enjoyed water activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming from the beach. The day ended with a mesmerizing stroll along a Rábida beach with a flamboyant flamingo performance and a stunning sunset. What a spectacular day we had in the Galapagos!

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